COCC's Cultural Learning Communities are designed to provide entering students with a solid academic foundation that helps them achieve their educational goals. Learning Community participants benefit from the integrated instruction between their courses and the sense of community that develops between peers. Research has shown that Cultural Learning Communities can help students achieve higher academic success because of the collaborative approach of their instructors and the cultural focus of their classes.
COCC has two Cultural Learning Communities: Líderes del Futuro: The Latino Cultural Learning Community and Raven Writers: The Native American Cultural Learning Community. These Learning Communities are open to all students, and assignments and learning activities will be designed to provide a specific emphasis on Latino or Native American cultures.
The Cultural Learning Communities combine the following components:
1) A transitional writing course sequence (Writing 60 in fall and Writing 65 in winter) through which students are able to progress from pre-college level writing in the first two terms and be prepared for the college-level English composition class in spring term. These writing courses will incorporate Mexican American/Latino or Native American authors and culture into course assignments and discussions.
2) A College Success course is paired with Writing 60 in fall term. This class provides students with in-depth, academic guidance and skills for long-term college success. The activities and assignments of this course will be linked to the assignments and instruction of the writing course in each learning community.
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3) In winter term, a Career Exploration class is linked with the Writing 65 course in the Latino Cultural Learning Community. This class will help students to examine their personal and academic goals in conjunction with their career interests and development. Again, the course activities and assignments will be linked to the academic assignments of the writing course.
4) In winter term, the Fundamentals of Public Speaking class is linked with the Writing 65 course in the Native American Cultural Learning Community. Again, the course activities and assignments will be linked to the academic assignments of the writing course.
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All of these classes provide both a supportive and stimulating
environment for students, as well as a rigorous college curriculum that
integrates Mexican American/Latino or Native American literature with
the writing exercises and college success skill-building activities.
Students develop a sense of interdependence as they work collaboratively
together and build a strong, supportive community.
In many cases, the writing instructors will serve as the
students’ initial academic advisors. This approach provides students
with individual, culturally sensitive, academic and career advising
designed to help them progress successfully through their college
career.
TO ENROLL:
Winter 2012 courses are listed below. Students must register for both classes listed for each Learning Community for the winter term.
RAVEN WRITERS: NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL LEARNING COMMUNITY – (WINTER CLASSES)
WR 65
10770 Rhetoric/Critical Thinking II 10:15 – 11:55am
MW 4.00 26
Redd, T. RDM BLDG1/Rm 125
Recommended prerequisites: Reading and Writing placement test scores that place the student in WR 65; or a grade of "C" or higher in WR 60.
This class is part of a Native American Cultural Learning Community. Students must also enroll in SP 111 12007. This Learning Community is a group of students who take these two courses together which explore a Native American cultural theme. This course is open to ANY student who has an interest in Native American culture and history as well as the two courses. For more information, call Karen Roth, 541-383-7412 or kroth1@cocc.edu
SP 111 12007 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 12:45 – 2pm MW 3.00 26 Borowsky, J. RDM BLDG1/Rm 125
Provides theory and practice in leadership style, conflict resolution and role playing in the small group situation. The emphasis will be on task-oriented, decision-making groups.
This class is part of a Native American Cultural Learning Community. Students must also enroll in WR 65 10770. This Learning Community is a group of students who take these two courses together which explore a Native American cultural theme. This course is open to ANY student who has an interest in Native American culture and history as well as the two courses. For more information, call Karen Roth, 541-383-7412 or kroth1@cocc.edu
LÍDERES DEL FUTURO: LATINO CULTURAL LEARNING COMMUNITY – (WINTER CLASSES)
WR 65 11898 Rhetoric/Critical Thinking II 12:45 – 2:25pm TR 4.00 26 Hamlin, A. RDM BLDG1/Rm 125
Recommended prerequisites: Reading and Writing placement test scores that place the student in WR 65; or a grade of "C" or higher in WR 60.
This class is part of a Latino Cultural Learning Community. Students must also enroll in HD 110 11885. This Learning Community is a group of students who take these two courses together which explore a Latino cultural theme. This course is open to ANY student who has an interest in Latino culture and history as well as the two courses. For more information, call Karen Roth, 541-383-7412 or kroth1@cocc.edu
HD 110 11885 Career Planning 3:15 – 4:30pm TR 3.00 26 Martinez, M. RDM BLDG1/Rm 128
This class is part of a Latino Cultural Learning Community. Students must also enroll in WR 65 11898. This Learning Community is a group of students who take these two courses together which explore a Latino cultural theme. This course is open to ANY student who has an interest in Latino culture and history as well as the two courses. For more information, call Karen Roth, 541-383-7412 or kroth1@cocc.edu
For further information, contact:
Evelia Sandoval, Latino Student Program Coordinator
e: esandoval@cocc.edu
p: 541-318-3726
Gina Ricketts, Native American Program Coordinator
e: rricketts@cocc.edu
p: 541-318-3782
Karen Roth, Multicultural Activities
e: kroth1@cocc.edu
p: 541-383-7412